3 Questions
Which of the following characteristics differentiates this fish from Blue Catfish I. furcatus?
Scaleless
Where is this fish more commonly found?
Lentic systems
What is the reproductive behavior of this fish?
Annually monogamous cavity spawner
Study Notes
Channel Catfish Characteristics
- Has a slender body with a broad, flat head
- Distinguished from Blue Catfish (I. furcatus) by itsforked tail
Habitat and Distribution
- More commonly found in freshwater rivers, streams, and lakes
- Native to eastern and central North America
Reproductive Behavior
- Spawning season typically occurs in late spring and early summer
- Males construct nests in underwater structures, such as logs or rocks
- Females deposit eggs into the nests, which are then fertilized by the males
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